Thank you for visiting the City of Franklin's website. If you have been affected by flooding, or wish to help out in the volunteer relief effort, please see the list below for important numbers and addresses. Thank you in advance for joining us as we help our neighbors in need.
American Red Cross Disaster Relief - (317) 684-1441
Salvation Army - (317) 881-2505
Franklin Police Station - (317) 736-5111
There will be a Flood Survivor Giveaway at the Franklin Senior Center this Saturday
June 21
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
160 E. Adams St.
736-3696
Contact: Sherri Coner Eastburn
Available: cleaning supplies, gift cards, baby clothes, children's clothing and shoes, nonperishable food items, fans, extension cords, adult clothing, diapers, trash bags, personal hygiene products. We will also deliver supplies to your door, any day after 4:00 p.m.
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Lists of available housing units for flood victims are being posted in City Hall (55 W. Madison St.). If you know of any available units for those without a home, please feel free to bring information to City Hall for posting, or call us at 736-3602.
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Johnson County State Relief Center
· One-stop center for flood victims needing help with an array of issues.
o Including replacing birth certificates, applying for federal aid, housing assistance, transportation assistance, and more.
· Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week
· Located on the Franklin College Campus - Johnson Center for Fine Arts
· Corner of Branigin Blvd. and Grizzly Drive
· UPDATE: Victims may call ACCESS (317) 738-5523 to arrange free transportation
*UPDATE: Residents please be aware of scams taking place - FEMA is warning of two scams currently taking place.
o The first involves people wearing FEMA shirts going door to door asking for donations. FEMA says it never ask for donations.
o The second scam involves people posing as FEMA agents, calling homeowners and asking for their bank account numbers in order to deposit money. FEMA says it will never call and ask for that information.
§ However, when victims call FEMA that's when a representative will ask for personal information.
*Residents affected by the flood - FEMA will need photos of the damaged items from your home and will need photos of the water damage caused to your home. Please document all damage and create an inventory in order to apply for assistance when FEMA arrives.
Applying for Federal Assistance
· President Bush has declared Johnson County a disaster area, enabling Johnson County residents who are victims of the flood to apply for federal assistance.
· When applying for aid, residents will need the following information:
o Social security number, current and pre-disaster address, telephone number, insurance information, total household income, and a description of your losses caused by the disaster
· Residents may apply for assistance using one of the following methods:
o Calling (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or hearing and speech impaired may call TTY (800) 462-7585.
§ Phones are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week
o Apply online at www.fema.gov
§ All branches of the Johnson County Public Library will be providing free internet access and free printing to flood victims applying for federal assistance.
· Franklin Branch - 401 State Street, Franklin, IN 46131
o (317) 738-2833 (phones are not functional at this time)
o Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Clark Pleasant Branch - 530 Tracy Road, New Whiteland, IN 46184
o (317) 535-6206
o Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Trafalgar Branch - 424 Tower Street, Trafalgar, IN 46181
o (317) 878-9560
o Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· White River Branch - 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, IN 46142
o (317) 885-1330
o Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
§ Greenwood Public Library will also be providing free internet access and free printing to flood victims applying for federal assistance.
· 310 South Meridian Street, Greenwood, IN 46143
· (317) 881-1953
· Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
§ UPDATE: The Edinburgh Wright Hageman Library will also be providing free internet access and free printing to flood victims applying for federal assistance.
· 119 West Main Cross Street Edinburgh 46124
· (812) 526-5487
· Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Johnson County Volunteer Center for Flood Relief
· Franklin College Campus - Dietz Center for Professional Development
o (317) 738-8006 and (317) 738-8807
o 251 South Forsythe Street, Franklin, IN 46131
o UPDATE: Open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
o Volunteers need to report here to help with flood relief efforts
Johnson County Donation Center sponsored by United Way of Johnson County - OPEN TO ALL JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS
o Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
o Donation center is located in the old Carpets & More building
§ 301 Westview Drive, Franklin, IN 46131
§ Next to Kroger plaza
§ (317) 736-5308
o Accepting new or gently used furniture, appliances, electronics, toys, cars
§ Will not accept food, clothing or money
o Johnson County residents who have been affected by the flood can come to the donation center to pick up items that are available
Website sponsored by United Way of Johnson County to provide updates on flood relief efforts
· www.helpjohnsoncounty.org
· This website will be updated daily to include the newest version of our Resource Bulletin as well as updates about current flood relief efforts
Food/Water
· UPDATE: Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County - Monday through Friday from
10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
o (317) 736-5090
o 830 Overstreet St., Franklin, IN 46131
· Northwood Elementary School - providing breakfast and lunch free of charge to Franklin Community School District children
o Breakfast will be served 8:15-9:15 a.m. and lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday only
o Adults can also eat with the children they bring. The cost for adult breakfast is $.75 and lunch is $1.75.
· Human Services - Human Services is located at the Franklin Head Start building
o UPDATE: All services are being offered, including the food pantry
o 486 N. Morton Street, Franklin, IN 46131
o (317) 346-0000
o 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
o In need of volunteers to help with food pantry, please call if interested in helping
· Who So Ever Will Community Church - Serving breakfast and lunch
o Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. and Lunch/Dinner will be served at 3:00 p.m.
o (812) 526-5435
o 623 S Eisenhower Drive, Edinburgh, IN
· East Side Elementary School - Red Cross is distributing boxed lunches and supper
o Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m.
· Our Lady of Greenwood Church - Grocery give-away
o Flood victims may come to the parish office once a week to receive two free bags of groceries
o 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, IN 46143
o (317) 888-2861
o Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
· Vineyard Church Food Pantry - 10 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday and last Saturday of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
o (317) 882-8463
o 512 S Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142
· His Hand Extended (Trinity Broadcasting) - Monday or Thursday, client sign-up at 10:45 a.m.
o (317) 535-5542
o 2528 U.S. 31 S., Greenwood, IN 46143
· Living Bread Community Food Ministry - Client Sign-In Thursdays 9:15-9:40 a.m. and 6:15-6:40 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of the month 9:15-9:40 a.m.
o (317) 889-9650
o 755 North Bluff Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
· Franklin Senior Center - Flood Survivor Giveaway
o Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
· Will be giving away clothing, cleaning supplies, food, baby food and diapers, towels and wash cloths, paper products, personal hygiene products, water, extension cords, and fans
· Will deliver products as needed
o (317) 736-3696
o 160 E. Adams Street, Franklin, IN 46131
Children's Services
· CARENET - Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
o (317) 535-6396
o 730 Main Street, Whiteland, IN 46184
· WIC (Women, Infants and Children) - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday
o (317) 736-6628
o 600 Ironwood Drive I, Franklin, IN 46131
Clothing
· Lord's Cupboard - Now open daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until further notice
o (317) 736-5502
o 701 Johnson Avenue, Franklin, IN 46131
· Lord's Locker - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon third Saturday of the month
o (317) 878-7708
o 102 S Pleasant Street, Trafalgar, IN 46181
· His Hand Extended (Trinity Broadcasting) - Monday or Thursday, sign up at 10:45 a.m.
o (317) 535-5542
o 2528 U.S. 31 S., Greenwood, IN 46143
· In His Name Clothing Ministry - Monday and Tuesday 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday 6-8 p.m.
o (317) 881-6727
o 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
· Salvation Army - 1-5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and 12:30- 4 p.m. on Fridays
o (317) 881-2505
o 325 Market Plaza, Greenwood, IN 46142
· Vineyard Church Clothing Pantry - 10 a.m. to Noon on Wednesdays
o (317) 882-8463
o 512 S Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142
· Franklin Senior Center - Flood Survivor Giveaway
o Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
§ Will be giving away clothing, cleaning supplies, food, baby food and diapers, towels and wash cloths, paper products, personal hygiene products, water, extension cords, and fans
§ Will deliver products as needed
o (317) 736-3696
o 160 E. Adams Street, Franklin, IN 46131
Transportation
· Gateway / Access Johnson County - (317) 738-5523
o Victims may call ACCESS (317) 738-5523 to arrange free transportation
Health
· Free tetanus shots - Priority will be given to victims with injuries that have not had a tetanus shot in the past five years
o Wednesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Artcraft Theatre
§ 51 N Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131
o Johnson County Health Department can be reached at (317) 346-4368
Dumpsters
· Johnson County Solid Waste Management is providing dumpsters for flood victim residents of Johnson County to use to dispose of any damaged items or storm debris. Dumpsters are currently placed at the following locations:
· Franklin: Johnson County Fairgrounds entrance off US 31 (debris and appliances)
· Franklin: Johnson County Park at Schoolhouse & Rodeo roads (debris and appliances)
· Greenwood: Fire Station 53, 850 S. Mullinix Road (debris only)
· Greenwood: Former WRT Fire Station at 1086 S. Runyon Rd.(debris and appliances)
· Greenwood: Greenwood Fire Station, 1244 Fry Road (debris only)
· Whiteland: Whiteland Community High School (debris only)
· Edinburgh: Corner of Center Cross Street and Lind Street, Edinburgh (debris only)
Miscellaneous
· Franklin Residents - please continue to put trash on sidewalks for trash pick-up. Please do not put trash under trees as the trash trucks cannot pick up the items in these locations.
· All Johnson County residents outside of Franklin - please contact your trash pick-up companies to verify details about pick-up
· Veterans affected by the flood - you may call the Office of Veterans Affairs at (317) 346-4563 for assistance
· Unemployment benefits - Individuals whose work place has been shut down due to flooding or if an individual cannot get to work because of washed out roads may be eligible for unemployment benefits
o Contact Work One Express of Johnson County at (317) 738-5531
· Residents with Cerebral Palsy - if you are in need of replacement equipment because of the flood, please contact the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana, Inc. to apply for emergency assistance
o (317) 632-3561
· Free showers for residents with no hot water - Anytime Fitness is offering free showers to any residents without hot water. They are providing hot water and soap, but residents must bring their own towels.
o Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon
o 1168 N. Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131 %u2026 In the Marsh Plaza, (317) 736-4377
· Pet Shelter - If you have a pet that you need to be housed until you are able to find a place for them, please call the Humane Society of Johnson County
o (317) 346-7001
o The humane society cannot house the animals, but are working with local kennels to find temporary homes
· UPDATE: City of Franklin Planning Department - now located at 71 E. Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131. Phone is 736-3631
o Residents should apply for zone permits at this location
· UPDATE: Storage units available for Johnson County flood victims
o Aunt Betty's Storage is offering storage units two months free, with no contract necessary
o Climate controlled, 24-hour access and video surveillance
o (317) 859-8980
o 444 N. Emerson Avenue, Suite A, Greenwood, IN 46143
Where and What to Donate
· Johnson County Donation Center sponsored by United Way of Johnson County - OPEN TO ALL JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS
o Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
o Donation center located in the old Carpets & More building
§ 301 Westview Drive, Franklin, IN 46131
§ Next to Kroger plaza
§ (317) 736-5308
o Accepting new or gently used furniture, appliances, electronics, toys, cars
§ Will not accept food, clothing or money
o Residents who have been affected by the flood can come to the donation center to pick up items that are available
· Toys for children who were affected by the flood - WIC and Franklin Community High School Key Club are collecting new stuffed animals to donate to children in the Johnson County area
o Donations can be dropped off at Imagination Station in downtown Franklin
o 26 E Jefferson Street, Franklin, IN 46131
o Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
· UPDATE: In His Name Ministry - now accepting new and gently used clothing donations
o Monday and Tuesday 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday 6-8 p.m.
o (317) 881-6727
o 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, IN 46142
· Franklin Community Schools donation drive at Custer Baker has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 19
o 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
o Will now be located at the Franklin Wal-Mart
Township Trustees
· Blue River - (812) 526-5113
· Clark - (317) 862-2883
· Franklin - (317) 736-7511 (office is closed, but phone number is still valid)
· Hensley - (812) 597-4568
· Needham - (317) 738-3778
· Nineveh - 933-2097
· Pleasant - (317) 535-7571
· Union - (317) 422-9444
· White River - (317) 422-1143 | 
